Rising costs hit Wetherspoon profitability
Wetherspoon sales increased by 4% in the 12 weeks to 19 July, however the UK pub chain expects profits to be ‘below market expectations’ The post Rising costs hit Wetherspoon…
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Wetherspoon sales rise but World Cup boost fails to offset higher costs
JD Wetherspoon has warned that annual profits will fall below market expectations despite a 4% increase in like-for-like sales during the final quarter. Analysts said the World…
India tariff cut opens door to wider Scotch whisky market
The UK–India Free Trade Agreement has reduced India’s tariff on Scotch whisky from 150% to 75%, giving producers greater access to the world’s largest whisky market. The duty is…
Palletizer, depalletizer equipment help warehouses adjust with beverage market
To accommodate shifts in the beverage market, operations need palletizing and depalletizing equipment that keeps product flowing.
Rossmann Partners With Viva Con Agua On Drinking Water Projects
German drugstore chain Rossmann has partnered with nonprofit organisation Viva Con Agua de Sankt Pauli to launch two mineral water products that will help...
Canada DTC deal opens up alcohol market
Nine Canadian provinces have signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales, nearly two months after the initial deadline The post Canada DTC deal opens up alcohol…
Multiple Challenges Face Italian Wine Sector, OIV Warns
Excessive inventories, product downgrading and price pressures are eroding the economic value of the Italian wine sector.
Distil Announces Board Changes And Leadership Transition
The London-based owner of premium drinks distributor Distil has announced changes to its board of directors.
Heineken Costa Rica to Acquire RainForest Water
RainForest Water, the premium Costa Rican artesian water brand, has announced its acquisition by Distribuidora La Florida, a subsidiary of the Heineken Gro...
Heineken Costa Rica To Acquire RainForest Water
RainForest Water, the premium Costa Rican artesian water brand, has announced its acquisition by Distribuidora La Florida, a subsidiary of the Heineken Gro...
Berentzen-Gruppe Lowers Outlook Following Revenue And Profit Decline
German beverage company Berentzen-Gruppe reported consolidated revenues of €71 million for its first half of 2026, down from €79.9 million in H1...